How to Access Your Website Over a Secure HTTPS Connection?
To enable WordPress to be accessed via HTTPS, an SSL certificate and an HTTPS server must first be configured.
Instructions:
1. Log into your WordPress dashboard.
2. In the dashboard, navigate to Settings > General.
3. Update the following fields:
- WordPress Address (URL)
- Site Address (URL) Change both URLs from
http:// tohttps://.
4. Confirm your changes by clicking the Save Changes button.
5. Verify HTTPS Access
Your website should now be accessible via HTTPS. However, there may still be links, images, or other assets in your WordPress database that use http:// instead of https://.
To prevent mixed content errors, install and activate the Better Search Replace plugin. Use the plugin to search your database for http://YourDomain and replace it with https://YourDomain.
Tip: Be cautious when making database changes. It’s recommended to back up your database before running the search and replace operation.
With these steps, your WordPress site will be fully secured and accessible via HTTPS, providing a safer experience for your users and improving your website’s SEO.
